WINTER PARK, Fla. — The Armstrong Atlantic State University women’s tennis team wrapped up action Sunday at the CL Varner Memorial, hosted by Rollins College.

Junior Marlen Hacke advanced to the A Singles bracket final after knocking off top-seeded Genevieve Lorbergs of Central Florida, 6-4, 7-5, but lost in the final to Lynn’s second-seeded Valentine Confaloneiri 6-2, 6-3.

Freshman Jennifer Rink won a pair of matches in the B Singles consolation bracket, beating Saint Leo’s Coralie Pesenti, 6-3, 6-4, as well as Kim Przelowski of Lynn, 4-6, 6-0, (11-9). The consolation final was not played since Rink had already played two singles matches on the day.

In doubles action, the duo of Rink and Clara Perez fell in the A Doubles semifinals to Lynn’s Confaloneiri and Ivan, 8-3.

Landings to host state team championships

On Oct. 19-21, about 700 Super Senior tennis players from Georgia will be at The Landings Club in Savannah for the Georgia Super Senior State League Tennis Championships.

Men and women, including 13 local teams, will compete in their respective skill (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5) and age (60+ and 70+) divisions after having won at the local level.

Winners from this championship will advance to the Southern Sectional Championships in Columbus in early December. All team matches consist of three courts of doubles. There is no admission charge.

For more information, contact tournament director Scott Mitchell at 912-598-3501.

Armstrong Treasure Walk benefits Ford Scholarship

The inaugural Armstrong Treasure Walk for Women’s Athletics is Saturday and will benefit the B.J. Ford Scholarship, which was established this year in honor of the head coach for the inaugural women’s basketball and softball teams at Armstrong, B.J. Ford.

The scholarship will be awarded to one student-athlete who competes on one of the six women’s intercollegiate athletic teams: volleyball, soccer, basketball, tennis, golf or softball.

“Coach Ford created opportunity for women athletes at Armstrong,” said Cindy Hambrick, who played for Ford. “It is exciting to be a part of paying that forward to future athletes. And rewarding to do it in a way that honors B.J. Ford. I encourage everyone to be a part of Armstrong’s success.”

There is still time to register individually or a team for the walk. The cost of the walk is a $25 donation for adults, and children 12 and older can walk for a $10 donation. Kids 11 and under and Armstrong students with valid student ID can walk for free.

The event begins at 9 a.m. Saturday with a captain’s meeting and team registration until 10. The walk will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will cover the campus grounds with awards and prizes to follow. Participants will then enjoy free admission to the Armstrong volleyball match against USC Aiken at 2 p.m. and the Armstrong soccer match against Georgia College at 3:30 p.m.

For more information, contact athletic director Lisa Sweany at Lisa.Sweany@armstrong.edu. The form is also available at armstrongpirates.com.

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Red Bull driver Vettel wins Japanese Grand Prix

SUZUKA, Japan — Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel won the Japanese Grand Prix from pole on Sunday to close within four points of the Formula One championship lead as series leader Fernando Alonso crashed out of the race at the first turn.

Vettel, who also won the previous race in Singapore, is within sight of a third straight title, with five races to go. Alonso’s Ferrari teammate Felipe Massa was second.